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 If it's set up like it was last year, I think they each get three songs, with one of them being a judges' choice.

So if you got to pick a song for each one, what would you pick? And do you think Syesha can survive past next week, or will it be the Battle of the Davids, as we've all predicted for weeks now?

AFTER TUESDAY'S PERFORMANCES: We celebrated “the 500 most influential rock songs” on the Top 4 of “American Idol” Tuesday night.

And it has never been clearer who should go home.

Each contestant sang two tunes again, but the judging format was changed back to the way it’s always been, presumably in an effort to keep Paula from getting confused. It seemed to work, as Paula was downright normal (which was kinda boring, actually).

David Archuleta owned the competition this week with two more impeccable vocal performances. Say what you will about his mannerisms and his one-dimensional singing style. He has some singing chops and he’s not afraid to use ’em. He did Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me,” which was pretty much more of the same Archuleta we’ve seen in the past. But then he sang Elvis’ “Love Me Tender.” It was beautifully understated and, well, appropriately tender. I was a little concerned, however, with the super-duper closeup at the end -- I was sure the camera was going to go up his nose. Thankfully, the song ended in the nick of time and we were spared a cruise up Archuleta’s nostrils.

David Cook also brought some game. He took on Duran Duran’s “Hungry Like the Wolf” (which he pointed out came out the year he was born -- thanks for making me feel old, Cook). It was OK, but it really wasn’t as creative as I expected/wanted. He just kind of rocked it up a little. But I don’t know what else he could have done. It also wasn’t a good song to show off his vocals. He did better with The Who’s “Teenage Wasteland” song (which I know has a different actual title, but I’m too tired to look it up). The arrangement seemed a little weird, but it still allowed him to be that rocker with the good voice we’ve all come to appreciate.

Syesha Mercado kicked some butt on Tina Turner’s “Proud Mary.” It was the perfect song for her, allowing her to do her vampy thing. It was fun and memorable, and that’s exactly what she needed it to be. Her second song, Sam Cooke’s “A Change is Gonna Come,” wasn’t as memorable, but it was still heartfelt and well done. She didn’t take too well to Randy’s criticism, though, and strangely broke down in tears. She said it was because the song “meant a lot” to her. The tears could hurt or help her, but I think it will help her. Especially in light of the disaster that was Jason Castro.

Oh, Jason -- in the words on Simon Cowell: What were you thinking?! He proved without a doubt that one needs more than just dreadlocks to sing a Bob Marley song well. I love Bob Marley, and Castro’s performance of “I Shot the Sheriff” was just torturous and amateurish. Understandably, the judges didn’t like it so much (Paula could only say she loves Jason). So what does he follow up with? Bob Dylan’s “Mr. Tambourine Man” -- and he forgets the lyrics! OMG! Dude! You’re in the Top 4 of “American Idol”! How about at least pretending you deserve to be there?!

So Jason should go home, if there’s any sense of fairness left in this world (or, you know, on “Idol“). But who knows? This point in the competition is as much a coin toss as anything. I really think the Davids are safe, though (and I hope I didn’t just jinx them …)

And Ryan announced at the beginning of the show that three of the Top 4 have been No. 1 in votes in previous weeks. I wonder who wasn’t? It has to be Jason or Syesha, right?

So what did you think? Were Jason’s performances enough to finally oust him? Or will his young fans keep him instead of Syesha? Or, dare I say, will there be a bigger surprise elimination?